--- title: "Tender Phase 03 -SEN/SS-OJEU-2017" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52402070-4d62-4b02-9cfc-6ee2e90fa54b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52402070-4d62-4b02-9cfc-6ee2e90fa54b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52402070-4d62-4b02-9cfc-6ee2e90fa54b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52402070-4d62-4b02-9cfc-6ee2e90fa54b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-04" --- # Tender Phase 03 -SEN/SS-OJEU-2017 Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52402070-4d62-4b02-9cfc-6ee2e90fa54b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52402070-4d62-4b02-9cfc-6ee2e90fa54b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52402070-4d62-4b02-9cfc-6ee2e90fa54b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Tender Phase 03 - SEN/SS-OJEU-2017" is being conducted by Cheshire East Borough Council for transport services, specifically for vehicles with drivers to transport clients in the East of Cheshire and surrounding areas. This planned tender falls under the transport services category and has a total estimated value of £2,000,000. The contract period is set to start on 4th September 2017 and will conclude on 31st July 2020. Suppliers are encouraged to submit bids by completing the Tender Schedule. Notably, all tenders must be aware of important dates including the planned publication of further notices on 9th May 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those that can offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles and passenger assistance. Companies with the capability to manage logistics and transport operations in the North West region of the UK would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the successful operator(s) may be required to demonstrate flexibility in service delivery and comply with specific operational requirements, firms with experience in public transport contracts and robust operational practices will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for business growth. ## Notice Vehicles with drivers are required to transport clients to various locations in the East of Cheshire and surrounding areas. Detailed information of routes, days of operation, whether wheelchair accessible vehicles are required and whether passenger assistants as well as drivers are required, will be detailed in the tender documentation. Transport Service Solutions (TSS herein), gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period. Possible variations to lots - Should this occur, updated information will be provided via The Chest website. TSS may exercise an option to extend the contract of a period of up to 24 months in total. The successful operator(s) will need to complete contract documentation prior to the contract start date and therefore may be required to travel to our offices in Crewe to complete. A copy of TSS current terms and conditions will be published with the tender documents. TSS reserves the right not to award any of the published lots. Transport Service Solutions (TSS) is a wholly owned company of Cheshire East Council. Instructions to Suppliers: Please note that all tenders must complete the document titled Tender Schedule if you wish your bid to be considered. We would recommend you read the document titled "The Chest-downloading, completing and submitting a tender" before submitting a tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efbd505-5b57-4630-9260-8749c269c5db | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 May 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | CREWE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Crewe Central | | Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 4 May 2017 at 11:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efbd505-5b57-4630-9260-8749c269c5db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efbd505-5b57-4630-9260-8749c269c5db 4th May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52402070-4d62-4b02-9cfc-6ee2e90fa54b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52402070-4d62-4b02-9cfc-6ee2e90fa54b.json.